Exporting to the United States – A Team Canada Inc Publication

1.7 Information sources for the U.S. market

Online resources

• Team Canada Inc (TCI) – Canada's most comprehensive source of online export-related information and resources. TCI also provides access to TradeMap and ProductMap, two sophisticated tools for researching international trade.
• Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) – The TCS provides services to Canadian business in Canada and abroad. Services include market research studies and country-specific reports. TCS also provides market prospects, local company and visit information, conducts key-contact searches and arranges face-to-face briefings for Canadian companies that are prepared to do business abroad. The Virtual Trade Commissioner, also available from the TCS, is a personalized, password-protected, Web-based resource that will give you market information and business leads that match your international business interests. Register when you visit the TCS Web site.

  The regional offices of the TCS in Canada provide a full range of trade development services to Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses. There are 12 offices located across Canada.

• International Trade Canada – Provides information, statistics and analysis related to the Canadian economy and international trade.
• Foreign Affairs Canada – Provides information related to foreign affairs, foreign policy, travel assistance, passport services and more.
• Canada-United States Relations – Provides links to many resources covering various aspects of the bilateral relationship, including visas, immigration, border cooperation, politics and trade.
• Canada's International Market Access Priorities 2004 – Provides an overview of the government's priorities for improving access to foreign markets, including the United States, for Canadian traders and investors.
• Export Development Canada (EDC) – Provides financial services and global market expertise to Canadian exporters, particularly small- to medium-size enterprises.
• Industry Canada (Strategis Web site) – Provides general and specific information of use to exporters, including market reports and the Trade Data Online research tool.
• Statistics Canada – Canada's central statistical agency. Produces statistics and statistical reports on Canada's population, resources, economy, society and culture.
• Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) – Provides international contracting services to Canadian exporters, as well as special market access to those targeting U.S. public procurement markets.
• U.S. Census Bureau – Provides coverage of the statistical data collected in the U.S. Census, including detailed demographic data.
• Bureau of Economic Analysis – Part of the U.S. Bureau of Commerce, provides statistics and analyses of U.S. economic performance.
• Stat-USA/Internet – Available by paid subscription only. Provides trade-related statistics and information; includes Globus (Global Business Opportunities) and the National Trade Data Bank (NTDB). Part of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Print resources

Most are available in university and college libraries, or in the Canada Business Documentation Centres. Some are also available online, usually for a subscription fee.

• American Wholesalers and Distributors Directory
• Chain Store Guide
• Consumer USA
• Encylopedia of American Industries
• Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries
• Europa World Book
• Manufacturers' Agents National Association Directory
• Manufacturing and Distributing USA
• Thomas Register
• Tradeshow Week
• U.S. Market Trends and Forecasts